Another major leak surfaces today. The all-new, yet to be unveiled, BMW 8 Series Convertible, was spotted in all its glory during, what seems to be, an official photoshoot in Loch Assynt, Scotland. A rendering can be found below, but the official images can be found here at AutoExpress. The photos show us the BMW M850i ​​convertible in the dark gray individual livery Dravit Grey Metallic. The way that the convertible 8 Series till retains the coupe’s rear wheel arches and muscular haunches looks great, even without the roof. It’s also one of the most elegant convertibles we’ve recently seen. It has all of the classic sporty ‘vert styling cues and it looks very pretty. The 8 Series Convertible will be keeping a folding fabric soft-top roof especially since the 6 Series Convertible also had one and it looks far more elegant and luxurious than a power folding hard-top. The fabric roof saves weight which is important considering … [Read more...] about LEAKED: New 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible

The upcoming BMW M2 Competition is one of the most highly anticipated Bavarians to be in the pipeline. Fans can’t wait to see what BMW has in store for a more powerful, more hardcore version of their favorite M Division product, the M2. We’ve heard a lot of rumors and seen several spy photos but now there seems to be some official photos and information that’s just been leaked, two weeks ahead of its official reveal. While these photos look more like marketing photos for a Need For Speed video game than official BMW photos, we’re hearing that they’re legitimate. So too, we hear, is the information about the BMW M2 Competition. In these very colorful photos, we can see that the M2 gets a suite of new visual upgrades. On the outside, it gets new, more angular Kidney Grilles, some vents in the lower front lip, side mirrors from a BMW M4, all-new, much larger wheels and black badges throughout. On the inside, it gets the seats from a BMW M4, a red starter … [Read more...] about LEAKED: BMW M2 Competition photos and info

We’ve got in front of our very eyes, no doubt, the best three mid-size premium SUVs: the brand-new BMW X3, the Mercedes GLC and the new Volvo XC60. We are testing the diesel automatic versions, which are still the most popular in Europe, despite diesel debate. Comparative test drive BMW X3 xDrive 20d, Mercedes GLC 250d 4Matic, Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. The mid-zise premium SUV segment has know great emulation, two of the test models coming as brand-new: Volvo XC60 and BMW X3. With 111,193 units sold in 2017 (+58%!!!), Mercedes GLC took over the crown of the segment from the Volvo XC60, which change the generation in autumn 2017. The fourth spot in the ranking is covered by the BMW X3/X4 with 63,236 units behind the new Audi Q5 (70.388 units). The current confruntation is that of the diesel variants, with 2.0-liter turbodiesel engines from BMW and Volvo and with a 2.2-liter unit from Mercedes, with the output ranging from 190 and 235 HP, eight-speed automatic transmission from BMW … [Read more...] about Comparative test drive BMW X3 xDrive 20d, Mercedes GLC 250d 4Matic, Volvo XC60 D5 AWD

This may look like any other G01 BMW X3, but our spy photographers are adamant that this is actually the test mule for the iX3, BMW’s next all-electric vehicle. And if you look closely at the details, you’ll notice that something is indeed afoot. Aside from the “Electric Test Vehicle” sticker being the most obvious telltale sign, this prototype is also missing an exhaust pipe of any kind, whereas all regular X3 models get twin pipes as standard. A large battery pack can also be seen peeking out from under the car, plus a charging port on the left fender. There’s still a fuel filler flap on the rear right, however, so it’s possible this is still using the standard X3 body. Munich has already confirmed that an all-electric version of the X3 will go to market next year, with a MINI EV – based on the standard three-door hatch – following suit in 2020. The expected use of the iX3 badge, derived from BMW’s recent trademarking of badges … [Read more...] about SPYSHOTS: BMW iX3 all-electric SUV – first photos